The 8 best rug events at 3daysofdesign in Copenhagen 2026 

COVER editor Lucy Upward reveals eight standout rug events from 3daysofdesign 2026, featuring playful Finarte installations to immersive cc-tapis, Jan Kath and Warp & Weft showcases across Copenhagen

The 3daysofdesign programme for 2026 was large, from morning breakfasts, yoga sessions and running groups, to throughout-the-day talks and endless evening parties. From this year’s selection of high-quality rug and textile displays and installations, I have chosen 8 that captured my attention.

PLAYROOM featuring Finarte 

Promotion for this design event included the quote ‘Don’t forget to play’ by renowned Finnish architect Alvar Aalto and the display of Finnish design was purposefully playful, including daily games to join in. Alongside textiles by Johanna Gullichsen and furniture by Durat, rug brand Finarte had a major presence showing its new collection with fashion designer Ervin Latimer. 

I loved the slightly shaggy 100% wool colourful rug series, which is playful and celebrates Latimer’s West African and Northern Finnish roots. The pale yellow flatweave Kajo rug features large black stitching on one side and a long pile section in bright blue on the other.  

‘I was drawn to interpreting these works as ryijy-like wall hangings from the very beginning. Many of these pieces work just as naturally on a wall as on a floor — as emotional, connection-building focal points. This collection is my attempt to forge a new, contemporary expression of an Afro-Finnish identity that does not define or constrain but opens a conversation.’
– Ervin Latimer, designer 

Danish Art Workshops 

I found myself in this exhibition accidentally, and it wasn’t even open yet.  Luckily, they let me wander through ahead of the opening event crowds. Of the 13 Danish designers on show, around half were showing textiles, which was a happy discovery.

I loved the fun tufted hangings of Gitte Svendsen and the atmospheric Woven Paper Landscapes of Rosa Lützen. My favourite pieces were the handwoven tapestry panels by Kari Guddal, which looked like large abstract paintings in earthy shades.

This was a great accidental find on day one.  

Design / Dialogue by Ark Journal featuring cc-tapis, Reuber Henning and Warp & Weft 

Of the many group shows, this was a particularly impressive one held in the light and airy Den Frie Udstilling building with many great brands including three premium rug companies: cc-tapis, Reuber Henning and Warp & Weft. 

Travelling from the US, Warp & Weft dedicated their space to Lineage, a display of designs from the firm inventory that have been revamped. My favourite was Blocks in a new colourway, which was a gentle peach hue that transformed in different lights.  

Reuber Henning launched the new neutral-toned OVO collection, made of natural fibres such as wool, cactus, and hemp. One of the four rugs on show had a section made of hand-knotted mohair, which felt incredibly luxurious.

The Dedalo collection by cc-tapis and studioutte focuses on three different constructions: handloom, hand-knotting and hand embroidery. 

The beautifully precise geometric designs are rendered in four colours: brown, ivory, mustard, and black.

Female Design Futures featuring Milla Novo, Studio Sana Benzaitar and more 

Small but perfectly formed, this exhibition of 14 female designers and artists from across the globe was held by White Label Project at the Brigade Gallery. Chilean born, Netherlands-based artist Milla Novo presented a beautiful forest of colourful macrame textile hangings titled RESTO.

There were rugs from Studio Sana Benzaitar from Morocco and beautiful stitched panels by Indian brand Morii Design.

I loved the quirky furniture and textile pieces of Theurbannative from South Africa and bold woven textiles by design studio Puna, based in Lima.

Jan Kath Design at Pakhus 11 

The Jan Kath team set up a fabulous chill-out space in part of the industrial Pakhus 11 building. Guests could sit in the lounge area to peruse rugs, books and art or lounge on one of the company’s Daydreamer chairs to look at all the fantastic rugs on display.

This is the kind of installation that we need to see more of at busy events. The relaxed atmosphere really encourages you to take a deeper look at the various collections on show.

Vandra Rugs at MKDT Studio 

Vandra rugs were on show in a store for fashion label MKDT Studio and the collaboration made complete sense. Very Danish in style, with a neutral palette, luxury materials and a pared down aesthetic, the clothing perfectly matched the rugs, like new wool and linen design Britt.

A pair of shoes in the left-side shop window, covered in material tassles reflected Vandra’s stylish Sea Meadow cotton and linen rug with rag rug elements.

Layered x Massproductions 

The fun Industrial Choreography installation in the centre of town was put on by Layered to show off the new Cord collection by Massproductions. The flatwoven rugs are made using a chunky wool yarn and the stripe of the design is created by the warp, not the weft.

Rotating pillars covered in the yarn spun around in in the installation to highlight the material, the stripe pattern and the rhythm of the loom. 

‘We wanted to create a dialogue between the natural and the constructed. By contrasting a base of wool in subdued, neutral shades with a bold, artificial accent color, we found a balance between the organic and the contemporary.’ Magnus Elebäck and Chris Martin, Massproductions 

Palette Muse by Linie Design 

 
The Palette Muse exhibition was held in Linie Design’s showroom in the centre of town. Focusing on rhythm, pattern, and texture, the display featured new rugs that highlighted different techniques, from loop pile and stitching, to weaving, tufting and knotting.

The colour palette reflected current trends for warm tones, neutrals and varied materials were also highlighted, with large balls of yarn part of the display.

Words by Lucy Upward